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leslie390

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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“Beautiful setting”

Reviewed 25 September 2015
for a stay in September 2015

Home and setting beautiful. Private beach. Pet friendly. Home well equipped. Owners allow use of all paddle boards, kayaks etc. Enjoyed touring the nearby towns. There are great restaurants and boutiques nearby. Gas prices unbelievably low!.Would definitely rent again

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Management Response

25 Sep 2015

Our goal is for families to thoroughly enjoy their time spent at BigBay. Building memories is what it is all about. We are very glad you found BigBay, its beach, and local towns' flavor just what you wanted for your time together. Looking forward to your return.Many thanks for your kind words,Susan and Mickey

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We instantly fell in love with BigBay. The home is well appointed with dozens of towels, kitchen appliances (a Keurig!), pots, pans, dishes, and even an abundance of baking and cooking supplies. Our family of five (two adults and children ages 16 months, 8, and 12) had more than enough room to spread out with four bedrooms (2 D, 2 Q), a loft TV area (with sleeper sofa), two full baths, open concept living/dining/kitchen area (another sleeper sofa), and expansive deck with Adirondack chairs. Even beach towels were provided (for us and dogs, had we brought ours). On top of the stacked washer and dryer you'll find towels for big dogs and towels for small dogs for "after the beach and before the house."

We didn't need them, but there were bottles of shampoo, baby products, shave gel, etc. all found beneath the bathroom sinks. It's truly a place of "what's mine is yours," which is A) very convenient, and B) so generous.

The beach ... OH the beach ... It's your own private section of sun, sand, and splash. Though there are houses an either side, we rarely saw or heard anyone else. We were out from sunrise to sunset enjoying every minute of our time there.

Floats, kayaks, chairs, and umbrellas are all available for your use. We kayaked morning and evening, even taking our youngest with us. The water was very calm unless a storm brewed (only one half-hearted attempt in a week). It's the perfect place for toddlers to acclimate with water activities.

As we finished cleaning the house and packing the car, our oldest said, "I wish we could stay one more day." I do, too, baby. I do, too.

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Liked best:The views of the Chesapeake Bay are unbeatable. Daily sunrise and sunset from the floor-to-ceiling windows!

Liked least:The stacked washer and dryer are small capacity and made the required laundering of towels and linens take longer than we had hoped.

Travelling group:Young Children

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Management Response

7 Sep 2015

Thanks very much for the kind words. We agree on the BigBay beach being the most child-friendly ever ! Hope to see your family again next year. Susan and Mickey Moore

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The week we spent at the beach house was wonderful. Not only was the house itself beautiful, but the view was amazing. Even on the colder days, we enjoyed sitting inside and peering out at the ocean from the large windows. The kitchen had everything you could ask for. We intended to cook in but got caught up eating at several of the wonderful local restaurants. We also enjoyed shopping at the local boutiques. We spent a day in Williamsburg (a little over an hour away) and even drove to Richmond one day. The week went by too fast. We can't wait to book again next year!

P.S. For groups of more than two, I would agree with the other reviewers that state bring your own linens. The washing machine is very tiny.

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Liked best:The view of the ocean from both inside and outside

Liked least:The bed was a bit too hard for my taste

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

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Management Response

5 May 2015

We are so glad your visit to the Chesapeake Bay was exceptional. Our mission is for friends and family to rest, restore, and bring home fond memories. Looking forward to your return trip ! Susan and Mickey.

PS: We appreciate your comments and perspective on the washer/dryer. Our apologies for any inconvenience. Yes, it is a over/under apartment size unit. It does the job in the space it was allowed in the space planning of the home. We also offer laundry services for $35.

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If you want peace, comfort, fun & clean place to stay you must stay here. My father who is 73 said it was his best vacation ever. You are right on the water and plenty of water stuffto plat with. It was ways to get there but you are not far from stores & places to eat. We also went to The Seafare of Williams restaurant just the best place ever. My whole group was just so happy we were recommended to eat there. By far the house at White Stone owned by Mickey & Susan Moore is quiet and warm.

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Management Response

27 Dec 2014

Thank you for your kind words. Our mission is to provide a wonderful atmosphere for family times together. The nature, peace, and solitude of our beach provides rest and restore to all who visit. Regardless of the time of year or weather, the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding areas are full of adventure. We hope to see your family again. Susan and Mickey.

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Stayed with the entire family. Perfect for the kids and so peaceful can't wait to return! Clean kitchen, easy to find everything, breath taking views only thing house needs a new coffee maker but overall was awesome and loved every moment of our stay!!!

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Management Response

28 Dec 2014

Many thanks for your feedback. We have replaced the conventional coffee maker with a new one. Of course, the Keurig-K remains there as an option too :) Our goal is to provide a beach home in which the visiting families create fond memories of their time together and not spend any time or concern over the house or its amenities. We look forward to your family's return to Little Bay on the Chesapeake ! Thank you again, Susan and MIckey

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